Hi There, It sounds like you may have an issue with your evaporative emissions control system causing the hunting idle problem and the no start issue after filling up your fuel tank. Your car has a small purge valve called...
Hello. We will be happy to assist. The problem you are experiencing is common. The symptoms you have are identical to many other SL500 owner complaints. The component which causes all the misbehavior is the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch). Symptoms...
Hi there, The problem you are having is most likely due to the fuel pressure not holding it's static pressure to the injectors. The fuel system needs to hold fuel pressure to the injectors in order for the injector to...
Hi there. In order for a vehicle to start three things are necessary. Fuel, air, and spark. If one of these three are absent your vehicle will not start. A certified mechanic from YourMechanic can be sent to your residence...
If you were driving and the engine started to overheat due to a stuck thermostat, then it would overheat in the first few minutes of running the engine. If you were driving and everything was okay and driving more than...
Hi there. Your brakes work on fluid pressure. If the braking system isn’t able to build up the pressure necessary to operate the system, your pedal will feel strange. In some cases, it will be spongy and soft. In others,...
I would try to clear the code first by disconnecting the battery. Make sure you have the radio reset code. Leave the battery disconnected for at least 10 minutes. Reconnect the battery and enter radio code. The Check Engine Light...
When your car begins to knock due to a lack of oil, this could mean many different things, such as broken or bent valves, a bad camshaft, rod or main bearings, and many other different things. As you may know,...
If the ABS warning light is on, that means that there are downloadable ABS diagnostic trouble codes, much like the codes you would download if you have a Check Engine Light diagnostic. The ABS trouble codes will give a general...
It sounds like you may have a problem with your key. If the key is excessively worn it will not be able to unlock the ignition cylinder so you can turn the key. I would ask for help from one...
Hi there. The code P1095 states that the fuel rail pressure is low. Check the fuel pressure regulator and see if its plugged up. You may have to remove it and clean it out. The code P1165 states that the...
Hi. The idle air control valve needs replacing because it sounds like the idling is rough on your vehicle. Also, if you have a pulley starting to seize up, which include the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley, they may...
There is a common problem with this specific year and engine of VW TDI's. The camshaft material is not hardened enough, which leads to abnormal wear of the lobes and damage to the lifters. The fuel injectors are also controlled...
Hi. It is unsafe to drive the vehicle with a major brake fluid leak. It should not be driven until a proper diagnosis of where the brake fluid is leaking can be obtained. The vehicle may have a faulty brake...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Codes P0107 and P0122 could show up for several reasons, such as a faulty mass air flow sensor. If you would like help, consider having an expert automotive technician from YourMechanic come to your home...
When deciding to replace your spark plug wires, you should first check your owner's manual. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule that the vehicle manufacturer has published. Besides regular maintenance, another reason to change your plug wires is due to...
Q1. Both my dad and grandfather were automotive technicians, so it just sort of felt natural. I spent a lot of time in the garage as a kid. Q2. Working with your hands and problem solving. Once you're done with...
I believe this issue would be related to the control unit itself or your settings inside the unit. Although unlikely, it is possible that there is a setting that makes the radio turn off at specified intervals that you can...
Unfortunately, there really isn't. You're getting them drenched with oil and putting the new one and it runs okay for a while. That means that it's burning oil back there. It probably has bad piston rings on number eight being...
The Check Engine light should illuminate when you turn the key on, and then go off after the engine is started. If it comes on anytime the engine is running, the vehicle's computer has noticed an emissions related problem. ...
The fuel pump stands out as the most common failure but the fuel pump relay may also be the problem. Some of the other possible causes may be the crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor. These sensors can cause very similar...
Hi Haley. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When a battery dies quickly, it is often caused by a malfunction of the battery charging system. The alternator is responsible for this task, but there are other parts like the battery temperature...
